Mary Sunderland

Mary Sunderland is the late wife of James Sunderland in Silent Hill 2. She is voiced and portrayed by Monica Horgan in the Original Voices and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn in the New Voices. Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is also the singer of many songs from Silent Hill 3 and on.

Mary died three years before the events of the game from a horrible, debilitating and protracted illness. Many believe it was Cancer, but it was never specified. Three years after her death, James received a letter:

“In my restless dreams, I see that town. Silent Hill.

You promised me you’d take me there again someday. But you never did. Well, I’m alone there now… In our “special place” Waiting for you…”

Mary caught a horrible illness very suddenly. The Doctor said she had anywhere from six months to three years left to live. Mary was a strong woman. She fought through the sickness for three years.

Through this time, Mary's appearance changed, and she was constantly in pain due to the illness and all the drugs. She began to become emotionally unbalanced and would yell at James to leave her alone, thinking she disgusted him. She would quickly feel differently and ask for him to come back so she wouldn't be alone. It was taking quite a toll on both of them.

During her stay in the hospital, Mary met a little girl named Laura. It was not noted why Laura was in the hospital, but Mary became very close with her. Before Mary died, she had their nurse, Rachel, give Laura this letter:

“My dearest Laura, I'm leaving this letter with Rachel to give to you after I'm gone. I'm far away now. In a quiet, beautiful place. Please forgive me for not saying goodbye before I left. Be well, Laura. Don't be too hard on the sisters.

And Laura, about James... I know you hate him because you think he isn't nice to me, but please give him a chance. It's true he may be a little surly sometimes, and he doesn't laugh much. But underneath he's really a sweet person.

Laura... I love you like my very own daughter. If things had worked out differently, I was hoping to adopt you. Happy 8th birthday, Laura.

Your friend forever,

Mary”

Mary did indeed die three years ago, but it wasn't from the illness.

Much later, it was revealed that James had killed her. He had smothered her with a pillow while she was sleeping.Spoiler - Click to see/hide